ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER AGRONOMY 12 continued from page 11 Corn harvest began in good time; initial yields at the time of writing were below to above average, depending on the region and weather patterns experienced. There were some concerns about stalk integrity as the drought, in many cases, caused stalk strength to diminish. Leaf disease, stalk rots, or nutrient deficiencies can also cause stalk strength challenges. FIELD PROGRESS This harvest season, Field Progress—the go-to source for weekly estimation on planting and harvest progress across the province, by district, was launched in time for the winter wheat harvest. It shared the percent harvested on a weekly basis, and as the season progressed the program has also reported on soybean and corn harvest, along with winter wheat planting progress. This upcoming spring: spring cereal, corn, and soybean planting will be highlighted. As with every year, even the small victories and successes must be celebrated. Farmers are often optimists, and it is that which gets many through challenging times. Take time to celebrate the good outcomes and try to plan to overcome what challenges can be influenced in future seasons. Have a safe remainder of the year as harvest finishes up. Laura Ferrier, CCA-Ontario, is Grain Farmers of Ontario’s agronomist. • Field Progress - Grain Farmers of Ontario’s weekly estimation of planting and harvest across the province, by district.
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